Director, Information & Security
Roth Staffing Companies

No Corp-to-Corp, No 3rd party firms
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Job Title: Director, Information Security
Location: Fully onsite in Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Direct-hire
Compensation: $275,000 to $325,000 (based on experience).

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Partnered with a global leader in their industry who has an excellent opportunity to be instrumental in their growth and partake in their mission in shaping a technology-driven future in crafting high-performance products!

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Are you ready to lead the charge in safeguarding our organization's digital frontier? As the Director of Information and Security, you'll be at the helm of crafting and executing our cutting-edge information security strategy. This is your chance to be a pivotal force in protecting our data and IT systems from ever-evolving threats. Collaborating with our executive leadership team, you'll align security initiatives with our strategic goals, fortify our defenses, and ensure we meet all regulatory requirements.

Visionary Leadership & Strategy:

• Architect and champion the enterprise-wide information security strategy, seamlessly integrating it with our organizational goals and vision.
• Inspire and guide a dynamic information security team, fostering a culture where security is everyone's priority.
• Act as the trusted advisor to the President and executive team, offering expert guidance on information security and IT risk management.

• Identify and prioritize emerging information security risks, crafting innovative strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with regulations and standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant laws.
• Conduct comprehensive security audits and assessments, leading the charge in incident response and recovery.

• Oversee the design and execution of robust security measures to safeguard our IT infrastructure, applications, and data against cyber threats.
• Manager critical security operations, from threat detection and incident response to vulnerability management and forensic investigations.
• Partner with IT teams to embed security throughout all phases of system development and operations.

• Develop and refine our business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring we're equipped to handle any disruptions with agility and precision.
• Lead the organization's response to major security incidents, orchestrating coordination with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate impact.

• Articulate the organization's security posture to the Board of Directors, senior management, and other key stakeholders with clarity and impact.
• Deliver compelling training and awareness programs to elevate security understanding and practices across all levels of the organization.

• Assess and manage relationships with security vendors and service providers, ensuring alignment with our stringent security standards.
• Oversee third-party risk assessments, evaluating the security practices of vendors and partners to maintain our high security bar.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• At least 6 years of experience in information security, with 5 years in a leadership role, showcasing a proven track record of strategic success.
• Expertise in developing and implementing robust information security strategies and programs.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks,